Great Temple of Confucius

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Qufu

The
Great Temple of Confucius in the town was built in 1724. Inside the large ceremonial hall of the temple is a large statue of Confucius, surrounded by statues of his disciples. The temple itself stands within a larger oblong walled enclosure that covers about 49 acres (20 hectares) and around which the town of Qufu expanded. Inside the enclosure is an extensive complex of Confucian temples,...